City of Detroit
Electrical Worker Foreman
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Electrical Worker Foreman
Salary
$73,933.00 - $75,412.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
202518738351DPWPA
Department
Dept of Public Works
Division
Transportation Planning
Opening Date
06/26/2025
Bargaining Unit
2001-Detroit Building and Construction Trades Coun
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
U nder the general supervision of the Master Electrician of Record, supervises a medium to large group of electrical workers, apprentices and others engaged in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and wiring .
Examples of Duties
Supervises a group of electricians, apprentices and others engaged in commercial or industrial electrical work.
Plans and organizes the work.
Assigns workers and crews to jobs.
Inspects work in progress and upon completion.
Trains and instructs apprentices and others in electrical work theory and practice.
Demonstrates and advises subordinates on difficult or unusual electrical repair and installation tasks.
Diagnoses electrical equipment failures and power failures.
Evaluates employee performance and initiates or recommends disciplinary actions.
Prepares cost estimates for new electrical and repair work.
Requests and otherwise ensures that proper tools and materials are available.
Coordinates electrical work with other trades and operating personnel.
Tests and inspects materials, supplies , and equipment.
Maintains records and prepares reports on activities supervised.
Ensures duties are performed i n accordance with departmental and regulatory safety procedures and standards including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
High school graduation or G.E.D. and completion of a United States Department of Labor Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Program .
Four (4) years of journey worker electrical experience installing electrical equipment and wiring including motors and controlling equipment, transformers, power switching equipment, lighting systems , and wiring .
Two (2) years of experience in an electrical supervisory capacity .
State of Michigan Electrical license.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 04/02/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
No High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
PHD/JD
02
Did you complete a United States Department of Labor Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
No
Yes
03
How many years of journey worker electrical experience installing electrical equipment and wiring including motors and controlling equipment, transformers, power switching equipment, lighting systems, and wiring do you possess?
Less than two years
Less than three years
At least four years
More than five years
04
How many years of experience in an electrical supervisory capacity do you possess?
Less than one year
Less than two years
At least two years
More than three years
05
Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Electrical License?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
Apply
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Electrical Worker Foreman
Salary
$73,933.00 - $75,412.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
202518738351DPWPA
Department
Dept of Public Works
Division
Transportation Planning
Opening Date
06/26/2025
Bargaining Unit
2001-Detroit Building and Construction Trades Coun
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
U nder the general supervision of the Master Electrician of Record, supervises a medium to large group of electrical workers, apprentices and others engaged in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and wiring .
Examples of Duties
Supervises a group of electricians, apprentices and others engaged in commercial or industrial electrical work.
Plans and organizes the work.
Assigns workers and crews to jobs.
Inspects work in progress and upon completion.
Trains and instructs apprentices and others in electrical work theory and practice.
Demonstrates and advises subordinates on difficult or unusual electrical repair and installation tasks.
Diagnoses electrical equipment failures and power failures.
Evaluates employee performance and initiates or recommends disciplinary actions.
Prepares cost estimates for new electrical and repair work.
Requests and otherwise ensures that proper tools and materials are available.
Coordinates electrical work with other trades and operating personnel.
Tests and inspects materials, supplies , and equipment.
Maintains records and prepares reports on activities supervised.
Ensures duties are performed i n accordance with departmental and regulatory safety procedures and standards including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
High school graduation or G.E.D. and completion of a United States Department of Labor Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Program .
Four (4) years of journey worker electrical experience installing electrical equipment and wiring including motors and controlling equipment, transformers, power switching equipment, lighting systems , and wiring .
Two (2) years of experience in an electrical supervisory capacity .
State of Michigan Electrical license.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 04/02/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
No High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
PHD/JD
02
Did you complete a United States Department of Labor Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
No
Yes
03
How many years of journey worker electrical experience installing electrical equipment and wiring including motors and controlling equipment, transformers, power switching equipment, lighting systems, and wiring do you possess?
Less than two years
Less than three years
At least four years
More than five years
04
How many years of experience in an electrical supervisory capacity do you possess?
Less than one year
Less than two years
At least two years
More than three years
05
Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Electrical License?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email